Keto Cream Cheese Cookies
Soft, delicate cookies made with cream cheese create a pleasant texture that practically melts with every bite. Lightly sweet and easy to prepare, these Keto Cream Cheese Cookies are perfect when you want a buttery dessert without raising blood sugar levels.
Servings 8 people
Calories 130 kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Erythritol
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
- In medium bowl, cream together ½ cup butter and 3 tablespoons cream cheese until smooth.½ cup butter, 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup Erythritol. Mix until well combined.1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup Erythritol
- Combine ½ cup coconut flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in large bowl.½ cup coconut flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Slowly add coconut flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.
- Place cookie dough on parchment paper.
- Fold parchment paper over dough. Press firmly with flat utensil to compact dough, forming log shape.
- Place dough in freezer for 20 minutes.
- Take dough out of freezer and remove wrapping. Use serrated knife to cut log into eight evenly sized cookies.
- Place cookies on lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before coating cookies with your choice of sugar-free toppings.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth dough consistency.
- Add sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Top with low-carb cinnamon sugar or a cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.
- Almond extract can be used instead of vanilla extract to create a unique flavor profile.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for easier blending of the ingredients.
- Baking soda can be used in place of baking powder, but the cookies may spread more while baking and have a slightly different texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Net carbs: 12g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 2g